Is it finally time to get off Zillow? Between skyrocketing rents, stagnant wages, and a housing supply that can’t keep up, millions are being priced out of stability. This week, we break down what’s really fueling the housing crisis, who’s benefiting, and what it means for economic mobility in the U.S.
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works cited:
McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility. “Mapping the U.S. Affordable Housing Crisis and Unlocking Opportunities for Economic Mobility.” McKinsey & Company, 11 Aug. 2025, https://www.mckinsey.com/institute-for-economic-mobility/our-insights/mapping-the-us-affordable-housing-crisis-and-unlocking-opportunities-for-economic-mobility. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
